Gates and Buffett visited northeastern Alberta to satisfy their curiosity and ``with investment in mind,'' the newspaper said today, citing an unidentified person.

The Canadian Association of Energy Producers made a presentation to the pair, who saw the Horizon development, which will become Alberta's fourth major oil-sands mine when it begins production this year, the Post said.

A spokesman for Canadian Natural Resources confirmed the visit, which occurred Aug. 18, and declined to comment further, the newspaper said"

Over $100 Billion is being invested in the Oilsands everyear, Haven't heard much about it on this board.

Highest return/risk business in Canada these days has to be growing and selling pot. The penalties for getting caught are much less than almost anywhere else in the world and you have the biggest market in the world directly south of you.

I think the fine for growing like 50k of pot is about 2 k and thats if you get caught and convicted!!! Organised crime must be up there in a big big way